Google

Senior Principal On-Device and Voice LLM Architecture Software Engineer, XR

Google$307K — $427K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 15 years of software development experience focusing on system architecture, machine learning, or mobile platforms.
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale technical projects and managing various stakeholders effectively.
  • Experience in architecting systems specifically for mobile or embedded devices.
  • Proficiency in C, Rust, and modern ML frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of Automatic Speech Recognition, Natural Language Processing, and voice interface design.
  • Experience with optimization techniques for Edge-AI and NPU/DSP hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical architecture for LLM integration and voice processing in the Android XR environment.
  • Drive co-design efforts for hardware-software to enhance model performance in Edge-AI contexts.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Silicon, Android OS, and Google Research to shape spatial intelligence roadmap.
  • Mentor senior technical staff to promote technical excellence and innovative problem-solving.
  • Represent Google in technical standards and partnerships concerning on-device AI and XR.

Benefits

  • 30% bonus target
  • Equity benefits
  • Comprehensive healthcare options
  • Generous parental leave
  • Professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 15 years of software development experience, with a focus on system architecture, machine learning, or mobile platforms.
  • Experience leading large-scale technical projects from conception to launch, managing multiple stakeholders without direct authority.
  • Experience architecting systems for mobile or embedded devices.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience with C , Rust, and modern machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX) at the systems level.
  • Deep understanding of Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and voice-based user interface design.
  • Ability to navigate complex, ambiguous technical landscapes and drive clarity for massive engineering organizations.
  • Expertise in low-level compilation, model quantization, and optimization techniques specifically for Edge-AI and NPU/DSP hardware.


Responsibilities
  • Lead the end-to-end technical architecture for on-device LLM integration and voice processing pipelines within the Android XR ecosystem.
  • Drive hardware-software co-design efforts to optimize model performance for constrained Edge-AI environments, focusing on latency, power, and memory efficiency.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Silicon, Android OS, and Google Research teams to define the long-term roadmap for spatial intelligence.
  • Mentor senior technical leads and staff engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovative problem-solving across the organization.
  • Influence the broader industry by representing Google in technical standards and partnerships related to on-device AI and XR.


Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $307000 - $427000 (USD) 30% bonus target equity benefits

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About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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